Director for Resources Vacancy
Help forge our future to achieve our ambition
We are seeking a strategic, experienced leader to join Dudley Borough Council as Director for Resources (S151 Officer). In this key role, you will drive financial management, enhance corporate services, and ensure robust financial governance to support the Council’s success in one of the West Midlands' most vibrant boroughs.
THE VACANCY
Director for Resources Vacancy
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £130,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: Dudley
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, experienced, and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Director for Resources (s151 Officer). This is an exceptional opportunity to drive financial management, enhance revenues, benefits & debt operations, and oversee key corporate functions such as procurement, commissioning, and contract management within one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in the West Midlands.
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As Director for Resources (S151 Officer), you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Dudley Borough. You will be responsible for overseeing and transforming the full spectrum of financial services, ensuring robust financial governance, and leading the delivery of efficient services that contribute to the Council’s overall success.
Key responsibilities include leading the development of the integrated financial strategy, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing revenue services, overseeing procurement, and assurance and oversight of commissioning services.
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Indicative dates for recruitment process:
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Applications close: Friday 28 March 2025
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Longlisting: Friday 4 April – Wednesday 9 April 2025
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Assessment centres: Friday 11 April to Friday 25 April 2025
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Final interviews:
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Tuesday 15 April 2025
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Wednesday 16 April 2025
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Thursday 17 April 2025
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Monday 28 April 2025
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Tuesday 29 April 2025
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On application, could candidates confirm their availability for the proposed dates above.
Further information - for an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Balvinder Heran, Interim Chief Executive via Kerry Jones – Kerry.jones@dudley.gov.uk.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews.